Updated criteria for cables and protection in environments with higher fire risk.
| Scenario | Required edition | |----------|------------------| | New building permit filed after June 2024 | | | Maintenance on existing installation (no design change) | Previous edition (2021) is acceptable | | EV charger installation in a condo | 2024 edition (due to revised Section 722) | | Photovoltaic + storage system | 2024 edition (new DC protection rules) | | Legal compliance for a rental property (Law 46/90 & DM 37/08) | Latest edition in force at time of installation | Norma Cei 64-8 Pdf 2024
, covering everything from fundamental principles and safety requirements to special environments and energy efficiency. Prosumer Focus Updated criteria for cables and protection in environments
A: Major editions every 3–4 years; "Varianti" (amendments) every 6–12 months. 2024 replaces 2021; the next is expected in 2027 or 2028. 2024 replaces 2021; the next is expected in 2027 or 2028
Updated to reflect the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) regarding cable fire performance, integrating safety requirements for cable selection and installation.
Compliance with CEI 64-8 is not merely a best practice; in many cases, it is mandatory under Italian law (specifically, the DM 37/08 and the Consolidated Law on Safety at Work - Legislative Decree 81/08).
While the full PDF runs over 800 pages, focus on these essential tables (they have slightly changed in 2024):